Hi, i have a British gas carbon monoxide detector Model: SF350EN EN50291:2001
for some reason my carbon monoxide detector keeps beeping around every 1minute, and its really annoying, on the box itself it says if it beeps every 1 minute it's a warning and you need to read the manual about it.
we've haven't got a manual about it and i can find one on the internet so i need help on the problem. its been happening a lot recently.
If it is beeping 3 beeps every minute it is at the end of its battery life you can just replace the batteries by prising the cover off carefully.be aware though that the life span guarantee of these is only 5 years.
The Best solution 1 of 2 is WRONG ! 3 beeps every minute means end of detector life, NOT end of battery life, which is one beep. Who was the idiot who gave this duff info ?
Unless your detector is less than 5 years old, it would be false economy and inadvisable to replace the batteries. I understand that the sensor is only guaranteed for 5 years. I suspect that is why battery cover is not meant to be opened after fitting the initial batteries.
The 1 minute beep shows end of life but if the unit is less that seven years old you should be able to get a free replacement from BG or the manufacturers; SF Detection (part of Honeywell) based in Poole, Dorset. These devices are sold on a "fit and forget" basis and the battery should last the expected life of the unit but may not if the alarm has been activated. The sensors in CO alarms have a limited and undeterminable life which can be effected by outside influences such as heat, humidity and cigarette smoke which can clog up the filter.
Best practice is to conduct a sensor inclusive test with a test kit such as Detectagas which has been designed especially for this purpose.The 1 minute beep shows end of life but if the unit is less that seven years old you should be able to get a free replacement from BG or the manufacturers; SF Detection (part of Honeywell) based in Poole, Dorset. These devices are sold on a "fit and forget" basis and the battery should last the expected life of the unit but may not if the alarm has been activated. The sensors in CO alarms have a limited and undeterminable life which can be effected by outside influences such as heat, humidity and cigarette smoke which can clog up the filter.
Best practice is to conduct a sensor inclusive test with a test kit such as Detectagas which has been designed especially for this purpose.
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We need to know the whole model but if it is CG then that is a combustible gas detector. If it is a carbon monoxide unit, they have a fixed life span and when it is up, they beep telling you to replace the WHOLE thing.
Every year there are many deaths that could be avoided by a few simple checks, or the addition of a carbon monoxide detector in the home. The worst thing is that many of those people will have never known that they were under attack by a silent killer.
One of the products of the combustion of any fuel is carbon monoxide gas. The concentration of this gas can vary greatly depending on how complete the combustion process is. Many heating systems will check the combustion process and shut themselves down if the flame becomes too unstable and begins to produce harmful gases. There also are many heating systems still in service that do not check and will produce carbon monoxide gases. If carbon monoxide gas can get into your living environment then you and your family could be at risk.
To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas affecting your home, you should have your furnace checked every year. Make sure that the venting system of the furnace or boiler is in good condition. Make sure that the safety controls work properly and are not bypassed. Never bypass the safety controls to get heat even temporarily. Make sure that if you are using an unvented appliance in your home that you follow the instructions by opening a window a bit to give the heater fresh air. Many of these appliances have a oxygen sensor in them to protect you. Make sure to clean this device yearly and if the heater keeps going out and you don't know why, it could be because of oxygen depletion in the room.
Plugged chimneys, bad vent piping, wrong gas pressures, faulty, dirty burners, and many other things can cause carbon monoxide to build up in your home. Be careful to have all of these things checked often. If you heating system is not acting right then you need to have it checked immediately.
One of your best defenses against carbon monoxide is a detector. I like the ones that actually give you a digital read out of the level of the harmful gas in your home. You will find that even your gas range or oven will produce carbon monoxide and it is helpful to see when even low levels occur. The other reason is because the detectors that only give a warning on high levels will often not warn you till the gas reaches deadly levels. You want to be aware of these levels long before the reach deadly levels. This gives you time to get a problem identified and fixed. Also time to evacuate if necessary.
For best peace of mind, spend the money to buy a good quality carbon monoxide detector and then make sure you get it out of the bag and install it. Get your heating system serviced by a professional that can check the combustion process to make sure your heating system is burning cleanly and efficiently. By doing a few simple things you can protect yourself and the ones you love.
A carbon monoxide detector is a device that detects the presence of carbon monoxide gas to prevent CO poisoning. Radon is a different gas that can enter your house through foundation cracks. It has its own test kit to detect traces.
I do not know of any reported problems specific to the Kidde CO/smoke alarm, but I spent a significant part of my career servicing toxic gas sensors and can give you some general advice:
1- Most important: treat an alarm as a REAL alarm and DO NOT suspect that your alarm is a "false alarm". My experience has been that most "false alarms" ARE REAL and the source needs to be identified! With Carbon Monoxide detectors, it is usually a blocked vent for a gas fired appliance- a hot water heater, furnace, or oven. Call your fire department or a service professional to make sure that there is no carbon monoxide. They have portable detectors that will be able to double check your alarm.
My advice to you at this moment is to act as if you have a real alarm condition and do not place you or others in a life threatening situation. Ventilate the room/ apartment/house IMMEDIATELY!
I will post more after I send this because you may be in a life threatening situation!
You can unplug the unit if it's an AC detector, change the battery for a new one and reset the Carbon Monoxide Detector. If that doen't work, you can have it checked by your local fire department. If the unit is more than 5 years old, it absolutely needs to be replaced.
Whenever in doubt about the efficiency of a carbon monoxide detector, a replacement is recommended. Yes, protection has a price, but a life cannot be replaced.
Some models of Carbon Monoxide Detectors will give an audible beep every 25-30 seconds after it has sounded an alert alarm. This may have happened when there was noone home to hear it. A periodic beeping sound may also indicate it is time to change the battery.
Solution: Install a new battery and check your manual for instructions on how to reset the system. Check the expiry date on your unit, it needs to be replaced after 5 to 7 years, according to the manufacturer specifications.
If you are in doubt that your Carbon Monoxide Detector is not working effectively, REPLACE IT. Your safety and your peace of mind is worth it.
View most Brands and Models of Carbon Monoxide Detectors online.
all gas heaters produce obnoxious fumes. some more than others. natural gas produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide etc. propane produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and water vapor. incomplete combustion produces high concentrations of carbon monoxide. check your air-gas mixture for better combustion.
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